Are Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Still Friends After Wicked? Dracula Star Breaks Silence On 'Feud' Rumours

Cynthia Erivo has moved to shut down mounting speculation about a rift with Ariana Grande, insisting their friendship remains intact months after the Wicked press tour wrapped. In a recent Elle interview, the Dracula star described regular FaceTime calls, ongoing text exchanges and lavish opening‑night flowers from Grande for her one‑woman show.

Those marathon Wicked promotion clips of hand‑holds and tears had fans hooked but also raised questions when silence followed. Ariana and Cynthia appeared inseparable at the time, spawning memes from hugs and interviews. After Wicked, their paths split, Erivo into her Dracula run and Ariana towards a mini tour and a possible eighth album. Gossip filled the gap with claims of a cooling‑off period.

Cynthia Erivo Shuts Down Ariana Grande Feud Rumours

Erivo addressed the rumours directly in Elle, outlining their continued contact. 'Ari is in L.A. currently and so we're FaceTiming back and forth and texting all the time. She sent the most wonderful beautiful flowers on my opening night,' she said. 'She's just very very supportive and she keeps checking on me and she wants to make sure that I'm okay.'

The support goes both ways, with Erivo sharing nerves about her stage work. 'I've told her how nervous I get sometimes. And she's always just like "Just check how you are".' Such comments stand in contrast to early 2026 reports, including blind items suggesting there was no communication. Those stories spread online from Reddit threads to entertainment sites, questioning whether the friendship had been driven mainly by promotion.

Grande has expressed similar views in previous remarks, describing their Wicked experience as rewarding and their bond as a sisterhood. Erivo said they miss the tour daily, a period of intense visibility that drew public attention through viral moments.

Bond Between Ariana Grande And Cynthia Erivo Continues Post-Wicked

Erivo also highlighted her enthusiasm for Grande's upcoming project, a West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George alongside Wicked co‑star Jonathan Bailey. 'I can't wait to see them in Sunday in the Park with George. I will probably be there. It's one of my favourite Sondheim pieces. Because it's two of my besties in there I'm going to be front and centre watching for sure,' she told Elle.

The production casts Bailey as artist George and Grande as Dot, exploring themes of creation and connection inspired by Georges Seurat's painting. Announced earlier this year, it marks a return to theatre for Grande, building on her Broadway background before her pop career. Bailey's role links back to Wicked, where he played Fiyero.

Erivo described their relationship as one in which 'we're always making sure that we're okay and we're there to support each other to make sure that we're happy in our endeavours and in the new adventures that we're taking.' Her comments come during a busy period in which her Dracula performance has been praised for its intensity and has drawn sold‑out crowds.

Rumours first emerged in January, with outlets pointing to supposed 'clues' such as separate social‑media posts and missed joint appearances. Blind items alleged fallouts. Erivo's remarks are consistent with earlier statements in which both stars have emphasised the close ties formed during filming.

The Wickedfilms attracted huge audiences, with part one grossing over a billion worldwide and fuelling interest in cast dynamics. Fans dissected interactions from red carpets to premieres. Erivo's clarification arrives as Wicked: For Good remains fresh in viewers' minds and new projects move ahead.

Grande's mini tour plans suggest more music is coming, potentially linked to an eighth album, while Erivo looks towards further stage roles. Both continue to describe a friendship marked by mutual support, reflected in gestures on and off stage.